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If you received a letter or call from us, it means that your original provider has made a business decision to sell your debt. The contractual agreement you had with your original provider has been transferred to us and you now owe this debt to PRA Group. Our website will help you understand the process, your options, and—most importantly—how we’re committed to working together to come to the most appropriate resolution and that any payment plans we agree are both sustainable and affordable.

Who is PRA Group (UK) Limited?

PRA Group (UK) Limited is one of the nation’s largest debt collectors. PRA Group (UK) Limited is a subsidiary of PRA Group, Inc.—a publicly-traded (Nasdaq: PRAA) company which started in 1996 and employs more than 5,000 people across the Americas and Europe.

We are focused on running a business with a highly ethical code of conduct and only buy accounts from reputable high street providers. We offer our customers solutions for getting out of debt and repairing their credit history. We don’t attempt to collect from those who can’t pay. We don’t add interest. We are committed to helping our customers repay their outstanding balance in accordance with their ability to pay.

Why has my account been sold to PRA Group (UK) Limited?

PRA Group (UK) Limited purchase large numbers of accounts from many major banks and finance companies. These banks and finance companies chose to sell their accounts on to companies like ourselves, usually when the account has gone into default.

What can I expect from PRA Group (UK) Limited?

All PRA employees share a common set of values and commitments that define how we treat each other, how we relate to our customers, and the responsibilities we have to shareholders, regulators, clients, and others. Simply put, they’re the principles that reflect our company’s culture, why PRA was started, and who PRA is today. Our goal is for every PRA employee to personalise and live these shared values—because they are guidelines for everything we do.

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It's now easier to see your account(s) details, make a payment, set up a payment plan or view the details of a current plan. You can still log in using your name, date of birth and postcode or reference number & password from a PRA Group letter. Log in

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Excellent service is just one example of PRA employees making a difference in the lives of our customers every day. By working together to be collectively responsible, we aim to show every customer how much PRA cares.

Frequently asked by our customers

Common questions

Have you been directly affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)?

If you have been directly affected by coronavirus and are having difficulty making payments, it is really important that you let us know; please get in touch with us so we can work together. Find out more

Texting us on: 07860 094994 standard sms network charges apply, this is a text-only number

Calling us on: 0800 877 2772

Accessibilty

How do you help customers with visual impairment?

We understand that some customers may have a visual impairment and require assistance with letter contact. At PRA Group we can provide the following bespoke solutions:
• Braille letters
• Large print letters or emails
• Coloured paper letters
You can request these options by contacting us on 0800 877 2772. Alternatively, you can email us at enquiries@pragroup.co.uk.

How do you help customers with hearing impairment?

Supporting customers with hearing difficulties is important to PRA Group, so the following has been introduced to allow us to continue to support or customers:
• Signposting our customers to Next Generation Text Services (NGTS), this service has replaced Text Relay/Text Direct/Typetalk services and can assist hearing impaired and deaf customers to communicate with us by phone
• The NGTS service can be reached via www.ngts.org.uk or 0800 500 888

Complaints

I have a complaint, what should I do?

We always aim to offer you the best possible service but do understand that there may be occasions when our service falls below your expectations. If this does occur, you can make a complaint by phone call [0800 877 2772], by letter [2 The Cross, Kilmarnock, KA1 1LR] or by email, complaints@pragroup.co.uk. Further details can be found within our PRA Group Complaint Leaflet

In line with the Financial Conduct Authority requirements, we publish our complaint statistics. Our latest statistics can be found by following this link

What can I do if I am unhappy with the outcome of the final response you have issued?

We aim to resolve your concerns to your satisfaction but we understand that sometimes you may still remain dissatisfied with the outcome communicated in our final response to you. If this occurs, you have the right to escalate your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).

On your behalf, FOS may conduct an independent investigation into the concerns you have raised. They aim to settle disputes fairly between financial organisations and their customers. You can contact the Financial Ombudsman Services by phone, on 0845 0800 1800 or on their website,www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk.

You are also able to contact the Credit Services Association [CSA are the UK trade association for the debt collection and debt purchase industry]; please be advised that they only accept complaints in writing and should you wish to contact them, you must first complete their complaint form, which can be found on their website, www.csa-uk.com.

If these organisations are able to consider your complaint, they will take appropriate action to fully resolve your complaint.

Contact Method

It isn’t always easy for me to contact you, what can you do to help?

We understand that some customers have different communication needs, so offer the following services to help us keep in touch.
• Authorised third parties – We are happy to discuss your account with anyone you authorise us to speak to; this may be a family member, friend or financial advisor.
• Most appropriate time to call – Need to speak to us at a specific time? Our agents can diarise a time to call that works best for you.
• Contact Preferences – We can arrange to keep in touch with you via phone calls, letters and emails.

Credit File

The information on my credit report is not correct. How can I get this updated?

Simply send a copy of your credit report, along with the reason you believe this may be wrong, to creditfiles@pragroup.co.uk. We will review, amend where applicable and advise on our findings within 10 working days from the date of your email

You are not obliged to provide this information, however, it will help ensure your records are accurate.

Can I stop a CCJ appearing on my credit file?

If you pay the balance of the account within 30 days of receiving the judgment, yes. Otherwise, it will be entered on your credit record at the Register of Judgments, Orders and Fines, and will remain there for six years. For more information you can seek free debt advice:

Once your insolvency has been completed and we have received confirmation of this, your credit report will be updated. This will show as a “Partial Settlement” and the entry will remain for six years from the default date.

How will my credit report be impacted by having a debt with PRA Group? Where can I check my credit report?

By contacting any of the Credit Reference Agencies (CRAs), you can see find out how your credit report has been how your credit report has been impacted; you can also request a copy of your credit report. The CRAs are: Experian , Equifax , or Transunion ; note: you may be charged a fee depending on the CRA you use. For a free monthly report, which is 30 days behind the main service, you can use: Noddle or ClearScore.

Disputes

I dispute owing you this balance, what should I do?

It’s important you get in touch with us. We can look into any dispute or concern you may have. Please call us on 0800 877 2772. Alternatively, you can email us at enquiries@pragroup.co.uk.

Financial Difficulties

Who can I speak to for help when dealing with my creditor(s)?

We can work with you to find the best resolution based on your current circumstances. Alternatively, you can seek free advice from an independent company such as:

What if I lose my job or become ill?

We have a dedicated Customer Support Team who can assist you through this difficult time. Please contact us on 0800 877 2772 or email enquiries@pragroup.co.uk providing us with as much relevant information as possible to allow us to appropriately manage your account.

What if I can’t make my agreed payment?

We can work with you to find the best resolution based on your current circumstances. Please call us on 0800 877 2772. Alternatively, you can email us at enquiries@pragroup.co.uk.

General Queries

How do I change my personal contact details?

We will be happy to update these for you, simply call us on 0800 877 2772. Alternatively, you can email us at enquiries@pragroup.co.uk.

Who regulates PRA Group (UK) Limited?

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, for more information please visit www.fca.org.uk. We are also members of the Credit Services Association (CSA), the UK trade association for the debt collection and purchase industry.

I’ve been contacted by another company regarding this account, what should I do?

There are occasions where we own your account and a different company is managing it, please see the list below:
Credit Security Ltd
Brodies LLP
Shoosmiths LLP
Judge & Priestly LLP
Phillip & Cohen Associates (UK) Ltd
IND Ltd
Wright Hassall LLP
BDO
Mazars
If the name of the company contacting you does not feature above, or you have other concerns, please contact us on 0800 877 2772. Alternatively, you can email us at enquiries@pragroup.co.uk.

What is CCJ/Decree?

A County Court Judgment (CCJ) is a type of court order in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that might be registered against you if you fail to repay a debt. In Scotland, the process is called a Decree.

Insolvency

I am in an IVA, Trust Deed or Bankruptcy – why am I receiving this letter from PRA Group?

If your PRA Group account is included in your IVA, Trust Deed or Bankruptcy, you will receive a letter to let you know that your account has been sold to us, we may also send you other correspondence (e.g. an account statement). We understand that during your IVA, Trust Deed or Bankruptcy you would not expect to be contacted by one of your creditors, so we only send letters where we are legally obliged to do so. You should continue to make your payments to your Insolvency Practitioner as usual.

How will the sale of my account affect my IVA, Trust Deed or Bankruptcy?

We will liaise directly with your Supervisor or Trustee to have the details of this account updated, to reflect that PRA Group is now the new owner. This does not affect the terms of your IVA or Trust Deed in any way and you should continue to interact with your Insolvency Practitioner as usual.

My IVA/Trust Deed completed successfully and this account was included, why has it now been sold?

We make every effort to screen and validate the data supplied to us, prior to contacting you, however if we have contacted you after your IVA/Trust Deed has completed, please contact us on 0800 877 2772 or email us at enquiries@pragroup.co.uk and we will update our records to make sure that your credit file is correctly updated. In order to update our system and your credit file accurately we may need to ask you to confirm the name of the Insolvency Practitioner firm that managed your IVA or Trust Deed and the date of completion of your IVA or Trust Deed. If you write to us please include this information in your correspondence, and if you call please try to have this information to hand. It is helpful if you are able to send us a copy of your completion certificate from your IVA or Trust Deed. Please note, you are under no obligation to provide this information, however, it will help ensure your records are accurate.

My IVA/Trust Deed has failed, what do I do now?

Please get in touch with us. We understand that there are many reasons why your IVA or Trust Deed may have failed and we will work with you to reach a suitable resolution based on your circumstances.

What other correspondence might I expect to receive from PRA Group regarding this purchased account?

On an annual basis, you will receive an account statement from PRA Group showing the specific details regarding your account, including the remaining balance owed on the account and payments we have received from your Insolvency Practitioner. Please note, we have an obligation to send these statements and they are not payment demands. You should continue to interact with your Insolvency Practitioner as usual.

My Account

Why have you sent me a statement?

Where we own an account, we are required, under the terms of the Consumer Credit Act, to send an account statement every year. This is a regulatory requirement and ensures we keep you fully informed of the status of your account.

My financial circumstances have changed, what should I do?

You should always keep us up to date with any changes in your financial circumstances because the more we understand your situation, the better placed we are to help you come to a suitable resolution. You can fill in and submit an Income & Expenditure form here.

Where can I find my reference number or password?

You can find your reference number and password on the top right of any letter that we send to you.

Can I provide my income and expenditure details online?

I have received a letter before claim – what should I do?

It’s important you contact us as soon as possible on 0800 877 2772. You should refer to the letter for further details.

Can I see what information PRA Group (UK) Limited holds on me?

You are legally entitled to understand how we process your personal data and to have access to such data. Please see our data protection policy here. For more details and you can contact us on 0800 877 2772 or email us at enquiries@pragroup.co.uk to make request access to the personal data we hold about you.

I’ve been told my debt is unenforceable, what does this mean?

Where a debt is unenforceable, the balance will remain outstanding, and if you don’t pay, it could affect your credit record.
PRA can still:
• Contact you by letter or phone to ask you to pay what you owe
• Transfer your information onto a subcontracted debt collection agency
• Continue reporting this account on your credit file
• Pass your information to a credit reference agency, which might affect your credit record
• Send you a default notice if you miss any payments
If your debt becomes enforceable at any point, we will write to you to let you know.
PRA cannot:
• Secure a County Court Judgment (CCJ) against you
If you have any questions about this, please contact us on 0800 877 2772. Alternatively, you can email us at enquiries@pragroup.co.uk.

Payments

How do I make a payment to PRA Group (UK) Limited?

We offer many different payment methods and it’s your decision which you use, full details are below. Please note that you’ll find your account information on any letter we’ve sent you, including reference number, balance, original creditor and online login details.

Online
You can use our new ‘quick pay’ service to view your balance or make a Debit Card payment, it’s easy and secure to use. Click here to make a payment

Direct Debit or Debit Card, to set this up you can:
– Call us on 0800 877 2772
– Email us at enquiries@pragroup.co.uk
– Complete the mandate on the reverse of our letter and post it back to us

Payzone
You can make a cash or debit card payment at any Payzone outlet or Post Office displaying the Payzone logo.
– Present the barcode printed on the bottom right-hand corner of any letter that we have sent to you, along with your payment.
– Find your nearest Payzone outlet
– Select Utility and Bill payments and then Debt payment services

Cheque, postal order or bankers draft
– Make payable to PRA Group (UK) Ltd.
– Please include your reference number
Any payments to be posted can be sent to;
PRA Group (UK) Ltd
PO Box 444
Bromley
BR1 1ZB

Legal

I’ve received a letter saying my account is with your Investigation & Litigation Team, what do I do?

Get in touch with us, we want to help. Our Investigations & Litigation Team works with our customers and the Courts during any legal proceedings. This is always a last resort for us and we want to work with you to come to a resolution on your account.

I have received a letter before claim. What do I need to do?
Contact us so we can work with you towards a resolution on your account. A letter before claim lets you know that if you do not respond, court proceedings may commence, which could result in a County Court Judgment (CCJ) being registered against you and your outstanding balance being increased with fees & charges. We would prefer to speak to you to avoid taking this next step.

Will PRA Group take me to court?
This may happen when we haven’t been able to come to an agreed way forward with a customer. Moving to court proceedings is always a last resort for us and we would rather work with you to come to a resolution on your account – get in touch so we can work towards a better solution.

Will PRA Group carry out any further action after obtaining a Judgment?
This may happen in a small number of cases when we haven’t been able to come to an agreed way forward with a customer.
PRA Group may enforce a Judgment using the courts. The types of enforcement options which may be used are:

A Warrant of Control – A bailiff is requested to contact and visit the Customer. If a reasonable repayment offer cannot be agreed then as a last resort the Bailiff may take items of property to be auctioned to make payments towards the Judgment amount;

An Attachment of Earnings – Here the courts will look at the customer Income and expenditure and will order a reasonable payment deduction directly from a customer wages informing the customer’s employer of the Judgment amount; and

A Charging Order – the Court make an order that the Judgment amount is secure against a customer’s property. If the property is sold or mortgaged then the Judgment amount is paid directly from the proceeds of the sale.

Does the process work differently in Scotland?
Yes, in Scotland if there is no response to the ‘letter before claim’ a Writ or a Summons (the claim) will be sent to the Sheriff Court. You have the option to respond to the claim by admitting (agreeing with all or part of the balance) or defending (disagreeing with the balance) the claim once you have received the Court papers.

Does the process work differently in Northern Ireland?
Yes, in Northern Ireland if there is no response to the ‘letter before claim’ a Civil bill (the claim) will be sent to the Court. You have the option to respond to the claim by admitting (agreeing with all or part of the balance) or defending (disagreeing with the balance) the claim once you have received the Court papers.

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